Typography & Information Design

Spring 2018

Introduction toTypography and Information Design

Using self-generated and existing content, students will learn the basic knowledge and skills of typography and information design. This course builds upon what students learned in the prerequisite Research, Analysis and Process course. It helps students to learn how to manage contents and create effective communication, balanced with artistic expression.

Assignments

Readings will be required throughout the semester, giving students critical insight into the history and context of typography and information design. Each week, one or two students will be assigned to present the material to the class.

Starting with exploring typographic samples and tracing letterforms, students will learn letters, words, text and grid. Through this weekly assignments, student will learn the basic principle of typographic design.

Projects

Students will be required to complete four project given during the semester. Each projects are designed to address specific aspects of typography and information design. Students will continue working on each projects until the end of the semester, and present more than two project at the semester-end review.